MATLAB is a high-performance language for technical computing
MATLAB is a high-performance language for technical computing. It integrates computation, visualization, and programming in an easy-to-use environment where problems and solutions are expressed in familiar mathematical notation. Using MATLAB, you can analyze data, develop algorithms, and create models and applications. The language, tools, and built-in math functions enable you to explore multiple approaches and reach a solution faster than with spreadsheets or traditional programming languages, such as C/C++ or Java.
You can use MATLAB for a range of applications, including signal processing and communications, image and video processing, control systems, test and measurement, computational finance, and computational biology. More than a million engineers and scientists in industry and academia use MATLAB, the language of technical computing.
In the summer of 2017, the University of Sussex purchased an annual Campus Total Academic Headcount (TAH) licence for MATLAB, Simulink, and many other toolboxes. The TAH is an option available for universities who wish to provide access to MathWorks products to every student and member staff on campus.
The license covers on-campus and home software use for all instructors, staff, researchers, as well as classroom and lab installations. The University also has a TAH Student license that allows student to use Matlab on their personally owned computers.
MATLAB Online provides access to MATLAB from any standard web browser wherever you have internet access – just sign in. It is ideal for teaching, learning and convenient, lightweight access.
You will need a Mathworks account in order to access MATLAB Online - please use your Sussex email address when setting up your account.
The Matlab TAH licence allows staff and students to download and install Matlab to their personal computers. To download and install Matlab, please see the separate Staff and Student links in the top right of this page. You will need to agree to terms and conditions before you begin your download, and your username will be recorded for auditing purposes.
To install Matlab on your own computer, it will need to meet these minimum requirements:
Support for Matlab is provided by MathWorks. Visit MathWorks support for more information.
MathWorks may ask for your License Number - please refer to the download pages in the top right of this page.
Mathworks have a range of useful tutorials on their website.
Students and staff at the University can download and install Matlab to their own computers. You will need an Activation Key to install the software, or to set up an account to access Matlab Online. Please follow the appropriate link below:
Download for StudentsUpdated on 14 October 2019